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OPERATION
OPERATION
Operation Section 4-19
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
FM84A 09/03
9.1 Starting the Tractor
The procedure to start the tractor is model specific.
Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for starting
procedures for your particular tractor. Consult an
authorized dealer if the starting procedure is unclear.
Ensure the 3-point control lever is in the lowered position
and the PTO lever is off before starting the tractor.
1. Test the Tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the
Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Tractor
and Mower. As you increase the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance
increases. Determine the maximum safe transport speed for you and this
Equipment.
2. Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through
the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a higher
speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to
prevent the Tractor and Mower from turning over. Determine the maximum
safe turning speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads
or uneven ground.
3. Only transport the Tractor and Mower at the speeds that you have
determined are safe and which allow proper control of the equipment.
Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating
equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor and Mower and how it handles
before transporting on streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes
are in good condition and operate properly. Before transporting the Tractor and Mower,
determine the safe transport speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by
the following rules:
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty
brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance
increases, use extreme care and reduce your speed in these conditions. When operating
in traffic, always use the Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be
aware of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy. (SG-19)
WARNING!